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The Buckeye Beat

March 6, 2023

The Buckeye Beat

March is Music in Our Schools Month NAfME logo

"Marching to the Beat of MIOSM"


Michael Ibrahim's "Buckeye Beat" blog post celebrates Music in Our Schools Month(R) (MIOSM), a special month for music education. Districts throughout the United States highlight the contributions of music education in their schools. For over 30 years, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has formally designated March as MIOSM to raise awareness about the importance of music education for all children. The observance provides music teachers with an opportunity to exhibit the benefits of their programs to the school and community, and promote the value of high-quality music education. Read more


The Buckeye Beat: A Monthly Blog from Michael Ibrahim, Director of the School of Music